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SPIE Company Culture
SPIE Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.6/5
SPIE's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
B+Executive Team
CTeam
CMeetings
C-eNPS
C-SPIE CEO
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Kent Rochford
75 /100
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Diversity at SPIE
N/A
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Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-20
SPIE employees are -20% more likely to recommend SPIE as a great place to work
| 40% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 60% | Detractors |
Working at SPIE
Working at SPIE is rated below average by 5 employees, across various culture dimensions. SPIE employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Manager and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting SPIE’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Mount Vernon, WA. See below in detail how working at SPIE was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at SPIE
D
Overall Company Culture at SPIE is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
20%
SPIE ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterSPIE Employee Reviews
Out of 5 SPIE employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
Positive Reviews From SPIE Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Not an interview by a large group
- What are some of the best things about your team?smart, kind, interested in world events
- What is the best part about your compensation package?medical benefits and retirement matching
SPIE Company Information
SPIE Company Overview
Since 1955, SPIE has partnered with researchers, educators, and industry to advance optics and photonics technologies.
SPIE was founded in 1955 and its current CEO is Kent Rochford. Since its inception 71 years ago, SPIE has grown to 37662 employees.
SPIE Employees
SPIE has 37662 employees. 5 employees at SPIE have reviewed SPIE across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 5 SPIE employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at SPIE are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at SPIE, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at SPIE are generally satisfied with their team. 5 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. Less than half believe the meetings at SPIE are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
Overall, the employees at SPIE are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining SPIE - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Mount Vernon, WA about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Mount Vernon, WA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 84% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
SPIE KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no SPIE employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand SPIE's KPIs and OKRs.
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
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SPIE CEO & Leadership
SPIE CEO - Kent Rochford
75 /100
Kent’s approval rate is in the Top 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 30% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Mount Vernon, WA. Under Rochford’s leadership, SPIE employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Team. Manager and Compensation are two areas, according to respondents, where SPIE could stand to see real improvement.
SPIE Leadership
The SPIE Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Kent Rochford, Chief Technology Officer Scott Ritchey, and Director, Executive Services Bobbie Lively
Kent Rochford CEO / President
Kent Rochford serves as the CEO / President of SPIE.
Scott Ritchey Chief Technology Officer
Scott Ritchey serves as the Chief Technology Officer of SPIE. Scott started at SPIE in May of 2017. Scott currently... read more
Bobbie Lively Director, Executive Services
Bobbie Lively serves as the Director, Executive Services of SPIE.
Jennifer OBryan Government Affairs Director
Jennifer OBryan serves as the Government Affairs Director of SPIE.
Allison Romanyshyn Senior Director, Governance, Administration & Chief Inclusion Officer
Allison Romanyshyn serves as the Senior Director, Governance, Administration & Chief Inclusion Officer of SPIE. Allison... read more
SPIE Salaries
How much does SPIE pay?
How much do people at SPIE get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at SPIE is $132,089, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $131,772, or $63 per hour.
At SPIE, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $225,907 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $37,576 annually. Average SPIE salaries by department include: Business Development at $157,600, Legal at $194,487, Sales at $146,282, and Communications at $101,212. Half of SPIE salaries are above $131,772.
3 employees at SPIE rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings) while 3 employees at SPIE rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 3 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $100k | $100k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $130k | $130k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $185k | $185k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $236k | $236k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $280k | $280k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $300k | $300k | 100th Percentile |
$132,089*
Average Compensation
$131,772*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
SPIE Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at SPIE
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at SPIE across various culture dimensions.
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SPIE Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
SPIE PTO
SPIE PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.
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SPIE Careers
SPIE Jobs
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding SPIE
Who is the CEO of SPIE?
SPIE CEO is Kent Rochford, their score by employees is 75
What is SPIE eNPS?
The eNPS for SPIE is -20
What is the salary for IT Manager in SPIE?
IT Manager average salary in the US is 130k
What are the salaries in the IT in SPIE?
The average salaries for IT in SPIE is 117k
How many employees work in SPIE?
SPIE has 37662 employees
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